Mothering Matters – An Auntie’s Perspective By Maryanne Pope “The best aunts aren’t substitute parents, they’re co-conspirators.” – Daryl Gregory Last summer, my niece, Emily, who was 16 at the time, asked me if I’d like to go traveling with her to Greece. “Greece!” I said. “Now that is a fun place!” The last time I was … Read more
“Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach—waiting for a gift from the sea.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea A Few Stunning Snaps of Eleuthera in The Bahamas In February 2015, I was fortunate to be able to visit the lovely island … Read more
Here is one reader’s response to the first Mothering Matters blog, Getting to the Heart of the Matter: To Be or Not To Be…A Mom? There is so much outstanding insight in this feedback, submitted by Jackie Fawns, I thought it deserved it’s very own blog! So here it is: This is such a big … Read more